Television personality and actress Lilian Dube has doubts about celebrity sangomas and South Africans who think they have a calling.
Lillian Dube talks about why there are so many sangomas
In an interview with sangoma and radio personality Dineo Ranaka, Dube revealed that this generation is actually suffering from depression.
“This sangoma one. I was surprised, it seems to be the current trend. There are many young people like you. [Dineo] I now accept their calling. [thwasa]”
“But when I look at what's going on, it looks like I'm not human, these kids are being lied to and they're depressed. Unemployment is high and men are no longer meeting their needs. does not meet the requirements.”
Dubé is the second TV personality to call out sangomas, after Honey Mbau, who revealed in 2022 that she has anxiety but it is not her calling.
“This is the most anxious generation right now. That's why we have so many sangomas. Urban sangomas. The anxiety is so great! You'll hear the drums, I swear!! We'll laugh it off. You're not alone. No, just take some magnesium and sunlight B12 and some seaweed. That's the only sea you need.”
“I'm not attacking you. Just save money. Stop buying cows, chickens, and goats. Melatonin to help you sleep and increase serotonin to make you feel better. Don't buy it. Take magnesium tabs and tons of vitamin B12 and you can be your own healer.”
Celebrities who fulfilled their ancestors' mission
Shoki Mumora
Veteran actress Shoki Mumola who played the role of Celia Kunutu in “The Movie''. scheme therm In 2019, she revealed that she was practicing sangoma.
The actress was also quick to point out that she does not consider herself a celebrity sangoma and did not respond to her call to be part of fashion trends.
Mondri Makoba
former wife Actor Mondli Makoba, who played Nkosana Zulu, revealed in 2022 movie podcast and chill I interviewed that things weren't going well for me before I accepted my calling to become a sangoma.
He added that he was always thinking about South Africa, which prevented him from studying further for his degree abroad.
“There are always these episodes… it's like you're not asleep, but your mind goes into a certain zone. It only makes sense now, but I didn't understand it at the time.”
Sol asks him: what do you mean? ”
Makoba replies: “It makes sense because I have spiritual gifts. I have a mission…”
When Makugu asks if she is a traditional healer, Makoba reveals that she is still an apprentice… still in training.
Dineo Ranaka
Dineo Ranaka, a radio and television personality, was a sangoma who accepted his ancestral mission. On her Instagram account, she shared an image of herself wearing a costume that combines the traditional costume of the Sepedi people and the fabrics of her ancestors.
boity turo
Actress and rapper Boity Tulo has announced that she has undergone the Uktwasa process.of Birke The hitmaker has been vocal about her journey, delving into it on various TV shows and even her own reality show.
Olatire Maitisa
Actress Olatire Maitisa plays the role of Eunice. scheme therm Maitisa announced her status as a sangoma in June 2021. Maitisa took to Instagram to share videos and photos from what appears to be her graduation day. Gracefully donning full-body sangoma regalia, she expressed her gratitude to those who shared her traditional healing journey.
South Africans react to video
@HopeMajoe: “There have always been a lot of sangomas, the only difference is we didn't have social media to parade it, but in fact it always existed.”
@Penelope_Makala: “But she has a point. When things go bad in life, people quickly become sangomas. We accept whatever happens in life and take responsibility for our actions and decisions. You have to have it. That's it!”
@thulanireeds: “Gobelas” guides you to Twasa, knowing full well that you don’t have a calling. If they make money, they will take you in and “train” you, so sad. ”
@Tsigwili: “Mom is right, but all of a sudden, kuya swathwa, it has nothing to do with me calling. Depression, unemployment, chronic illness, single parent, unmarried, substance abuse, homeownership. Inauthenticity, toxic relationships, peer pressure, the list goes on and on.
